Astroscopus, the electric stargazers, is a genus of stargazers, a type of percomorph fish from the family Uranoscopidae, part of the order Labriformes. [3] The species in this genus are …

Astroscopus guttatus or the northern stargazer is a fish belonging to the Uranoscopidae family and was first described by Charles Conrad Abbott in 1860.

Feb 12, 2025 · The northern stargazer, Astroscopus guttatus, is a benthic species, living most of its life on or under the bottom. It is found inshore, at depths to 120 feet (36 m). Biology …

Part of the stargazer's scientific name, Astrocopus, means "one who aims at the stars," and guttatus means "speckled." The stargazer uses its side fins as shovels to quickly burrow below …

Astroscopus guttatus (northern stargazer) is a fish that can reach lengths of 22 inches (56 cm) and is found on the Atlantic shores between the states of North Carolina and New York in the …

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Astroscopus guttatus Abbott, 1860. Northern Stargazer.

Astroscopus, the electric stargazers, is a genus of stargazers, a type of percomorph fish from the family Uranoscopidae, part of the order Trachiniformes.

Teleostei (teleosts) > Perciformes/Uranoscopoidei (Sand dwellers) > Uranoscopidae (Stargazers) Etymology: Astroscopus: Greek, astra = ray + Greek, skopeo = to look, to watch (Ref. 45335).

The Northern Stargazer (Astroscopus guttatus) is a species of fish that inhabits the coastal waters of the eastern United States. Known for its distinctive appearance and unique hunting …